SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 20. the larger of two numbers is four less than thrice the smaller. find the number.
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Question 263271: the sum of two numbers is 20. the larger of two numbers is four less than thrice the smaller. find the number.
Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the sum of two numbers is 20. the larger of two numbers is four less than thrice the smaller. find the number.
Let the smaller number be x
The larger number will be 3x-4
3x-4 +x = 20
4x=24
X=6
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